entomb

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb place in a grave or tomb

Etymology

From Old French entomber (“deposit in a tomb”). Equivalent to en- + tomb.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bury, inhume, inter, lay to rest

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